The Baltic Sea region as well as Nordic and Arctic
regions form a visible entity on the map of Europe. These regions are often
presented as a prime example of new regionalism, de-securitization,
transnational cooperation, sustainable development, and new forms of
governance. These regions, which have a long history of cooperation and
conflict, serve as a microcosm where east and west, and also north and south,
come together. They thus provide a prism to look at the interplay between the
local, regional and global scales. Our programmes take advantage of the
experience already gained within the Baltic Sea and the Nordic and Arctic
regions and introduce a fresh regional perspective well aware of the current political
dynamics in Europe.

The programmes aim at producing expertise on regional
dynamics as well as cultural and social resilience. It builds capacity to
adjust to various global changes such as climate change. Theyoffer comprehensive studies on the whole
region, its historical and current political, economic and cultural
development, national and international co-operation in and among the countries
of the region, as well as the region's perspectives in the context of European
regionalisation and globalisation, sustainability and resilience. Our master's
programme includes a possibility of studies at a partner university and an
internship.